As a follow-up to my last post, When Help Content Is Forgotten, my colleague pointed out that having a set of agreed-upon best practices for technical writers is one of the first steps in establishing traction with project managers. Otherwise, project managers can resist or dismiss a technical writer’s recommendations as subjective opinion. In an Continue Reading »
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Implementing a Department Wiki? A Writer Shares Some Dos and Don’ts (Guest Post)
This is a guest post by Cathy Wildhaber about her experience implementing a wiki in her department. Cathy is a technical writer in Kansas City. For the past 4 years, she has worked for a company that provides computer systems and services to financial organizations. Ever take a look at some slick wiki technology and Continue Reading »
The Myth of Simplicity and Complexity in Help Authoring
After my last post in which I criticized WordPress for not hiring a technical writer to make their documentation simpler and more accessible, two things dawned on me. First, I’m an idiot for not recognizing an opportunity when it presents itself. I should write a comprehensive help file on WordPress and sell it. I’ll work Continue Reading »